Watch Journal September 2015 by Watch Journal

Volume 18, N 6

All Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good in Time

The Fashion Issue

Watch Journal Featuring: The Breguet Tradition 7077 Announcing: The Breguet Exhibit at the Legion of Honor The Power of Red Gold. Behind the Curtain of a Parisian Couturier. Also: Healing on the High Seas. Luxury Fashion Watches. Michael Kors on Collecting. Inside the Other Basel Fair.

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Contents DEPARTMENTS

CONTENTS

12 Masthead 14 Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter 16 Intelligence 28 Happenings 40 Profile Daniel Riedo, Hamdi Chatti, Lang Lang 46 Collector Michael Kors, Enrico Libani, Hamilton Powell 52 Play The Polo Bar, New York

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53 Stay The Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Milan 54 Getaway Dar Ahlam, Morocco 56 Necessities

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Contents FEATURES

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72 Breguet Introducing the Tradition 7077. 80 Style Haute Horology: Top Luxury Fashion Watches. 90 Philanthropy The Healing Seas with Officine Panerai. 96 Exclusive Feature Chanel’s New Boyfriend Watch. 100 Feature: Men’s Fashion Fashion Power Players and Their Watches. 104 Substance The Power of Red Gold.

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108 Manufacture Handmade at Hermès. 114 Legacy Vacheron Constantin’s New Milestone. 120 Guide Watch Terminology, Top Retailers in the Country, Horological Humor.

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Chief Executive Officer Marc Lotenberg SALES AND MARKETING

EDITORIAL

Publisher John Clarkin

Editor in Chief Hyla Bauer

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Associate Creative Director Michael Ryterband International Editor Keith W. Strandberg

Events Coordinator Simon Swig

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Editorial Coordinator Kay Hodgdon

Finance & Operations Manager Braden Bradford

Editor at Large Spencer Bailey

Executive Coordinator Laurie Sadove

Associate Travel Editor Nate Storey

WATCH JOURNAL LLC Board of Directors Eric Crown Marc Lotenberg Adam Sandow

Associate Fashion Editor Courtney Kenefick Contributing Copy Editor Michelle Lodge Creative Consultants NoĂŤ & Associates

Founding Publisher Glen B. Bowen

INTERNS Michaela Dawe Jenna Milliner-Waddell Nancy Seline Ng Elana Spivack Charlotte Tegen Tom Whitlock

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Editor’s Letter

Style Statements

EDITOR’S LET TER

Time Is Always in Fashion Watches (the pocket and pendant varieties) have been en vogue for centuries, long before Vogue, the magazine, was first published. The Queen of Naples famously commissioned Abraham-Louis Breguet to make her a highly jeweled timepiece with some heady complications. In those days, the accurate keeping of time was a luxury that only royals and the very wealthy could afford, and for women, it was considered un-ladylike to carry a watch, so many pieces were concealed in jeweled brooches and pendants. Fast-forward to the 20th century, the Duchess of Windsor proudly owned and wore many watches, including a Cartier pendant watch with a compass and sundial on the back, and a Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas watch, which she wore with her legendary jewelry collection. The duchess’ contemporary, fashion designer Coco Chanel, also favored wristwatches, and was an early adopter of wearing trousers as a fashion statement. The house of Chanel honors her groundbreaking legacy this month by introducing the Boyfriend watch (read our exclusive story on page 96). For many men, a wristwatch is one of the few classically socially acceptable luxury adornments. While a watch is a valuable tool for everyday life, it is also an expression of the many aspects of a man’s personality, his hobbies, and his passions. Men have watches for business, sports watches for weekends (and days that they wish were weekends), and dress watches for nights on the town. In this issue, men in the business of fashion share their points of view on collecting. Fashion designer Michael Kors opens up about his personal timepiece collection, and how his Michael Kors watch collection is helping him fight world hunger. Italian fashion executive Enrico Libani also shares his unique view of how watches compliment his wardrobe. We are thrilled to share the classically exquisite new timepiece from Breguet, the Tradition 7077 (page 72). Breguet’s first exhibition in the United States opens this month at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. It will certainly be worth a trip. I am happy to welcome associate travel editor Nate Storey to the Watch Journal team. Nate reveals fashionable hot spots in New York, Milan, and Morocco in our travel section (Play, Stay, Getaway, page 52). We hope you enjoy the issue!

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— Hyla Bauer Editor in Chief

“For many men, a wristwatch is one of the few classically socially acceptable luxury adornments. While a watch is a valuable tool for everyday life, is also an expression of the many aspects of a man’s personality, his hobbies, his passions, and his style.” 14

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BELOW: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

THE ART OF SYNCHRONICITY Audemars Piguet celebrated the unveiling of “Synchronicity,” a large installation by artist Robin Meier, on May 16 with some 250 guests at the Volkhaus Basel in Basel, Switzerland. The event also brought to the spotlight the watchmaker’s activities at Art Basel, the premier international show. “Synchronicity,” which depicts the principles of order in nature through live fireflies in an installation space with audial and visual impulses and a rhythmic beat, is the first piece supported by the annual Audemars Piguet Art Commission. Marc-Olivier Wahler, the commission’s guest curator, was honored along with the artist. audemarspiguet.com

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A GRAND EXHIBITION

Patek Philippe celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2014, and the celebration continued with The Watch Art Grand Exhibition in London’s Saatchi Gallery this year. On display were Patek Philippe’s vast collection of in-house movements, the unique timepieces created for the 175th anniversary, and pieces on loan from the British Royal Family. The exhibit featured timepieses from the brand's heritage rarely seen in public before. ‘We brought so many historical timepieces to the exhibition that visitors were able to learn about horology generally,” Mark Hearn, Managing Director of Patek Philippe UK, explained. The exhibit was curated so that visitors would have the opportunity “to learn about the history of watchmaking, and also discover interesting information about this fascinating industry, which is not composed just of watchmaking, but also rare handicrafts techniques.” patek.com

ABOVE AND RIGHT: A minute repeater: The 8089G London OPPOSITE: A magnificent table clock

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LIFE IN THE FAST LANE In 1960, automotive legend Carroll Shelby faced hard-hitting obstacles. European cars dominated the racetrack and a heart condition ended Shelby’s short-lived but supremely successful driving career. Drawing upon Shelby’s racing success, Ford motor cars asked Shelby to develop a racecar that would propel American racing to the forefront. In 1965, Shelby’s team swept the FIA International Championship of GT Manufacturers with Shelby’s masterpiece, the Cobra. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Shelby’s breakthrough, Baume & Mercier recently released a limited edition timepiece. The stainless steel chronograph is limited to 1,965 pieces to commemorate the first victory, and only 98 pieces of the red gold model will be

made, in honor of Shelby’s Cobra racing number. The 44-mm case frames the Guardsman Blue dial; the chronograph subdials emulate the Cobra’s dashboard. The Cobra logo adorns the seconds hand while the hour and minute hands are inspired by the car’s steering wheel. The strap is made of black alligator with a red calfskin lining. The finishing touch: he watch’s sapphire crystal caseback is artfully engraved with Shelby’s signature. baume-et-mercier.com

RIGHT: The Baume & Mercier Shelby Cobra

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TIME TRAVEL Girard-Perregaux’s newest masterpiece blends design expertise with superb technical prowess in the Traveller Large Date, Moon Phases & GMT. Available in stainless steel and pink gold, the watch’s design includes a second time zone artfully merged with an extremely accurate indicator of the moon’s phases, which can be adjusted by a pusher at 8 o’clock. The Earth’s perfect magnetic geometry has inspired the graceful lines on the watch’s dial; subtly hidden in one of the stars of the Milky Way is the company’s logo. The 44-mm diameter timepiece, with water-resistance of up to 100 meters and 46-hour power reserve, makes the perfect travel companion. -Michaela Dawe girard-perregaux.com

RIGHT: A close-up of the dial of the GirardPerregaux Traveller Large Date, Moon Phases & GMT. BELOW: Detail of the watch's movement.

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COMMANDER IN CHIEF Rolex recently announced the appointment of Jean-Frédéric Dufour as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Dufour joins the company from Zenith, where he served as CEO. A highly respected and experienced executive, Mr. Dufour also worked at Blancpain, Chopard, and Ulysse Nardin. Mr. Dufour’s predecessor, Gian Riccardo Marini, will continue to serve on the Board. Mr Dufour will be the sixth CEO of Rolex since the company’s founding in 1905. rolex.com

ABOVE: Jean-Frédéric Dufour. LEFT: The Rolex Day-Date

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BIGGER AND BETTER Westime, the storied family-owned boutique in Beverly Hills, has relocated and expanded to a new 2,000-square-foot flagship, now called Rodeo Westime, on North Rodeo Drive. More than 40 luxury watch and jewelry brands are featured in the modern space, where custom-designed “neighborhoods” highlight the aspects of each. Shoppers can peruse the many brands, including Audemars Piguet, Carl F. Bucherer, Bulgari, Chopard, Franck Muller, Hublot, Omega and Ulysse Nardin. The store is also equipped with an espresso bar and rotating showcase towers to offer the most inviting of browsing experiences. Complementing the floor-to-ceiling windows, brick façade and clock-gear logo in the terrazzo tiles is the blue-and-cream interior, making the store the a perfect addition to the Two Rodeo shopping district. westime.com

ABOVE: The interior of the new boutique RIGHT: The Audemars Piguet Lady Millinery

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LEFT: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Ivy

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Just over a year after the launch of the Rendez-Vous Ivy Minute Repeater, JaegerLeCoultre introduces another feat of high watchmaking into the collection, the RendezVous Ivy Tourbillon. Historically, ivy has represented eternity in many cultures, with its seemingly immortal existence. Ivy was also used to create crowns for athletes, and the leaf represented the life-giving heart. The Rendez-Vous Ivy Tourbillonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner beauty rivals its intricately carved and enameled dial in a diamond-set case. The watch is equipped with the Calibre JaegerLeCoultre 978 automatic movement with a 45 hour power reserve. jaeger-lecoultre.com

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ABOVE: The Bremont Oracle II GMT BELOW: The Bremont AC II Chronograph OPPOSITE: Giles and Nick English celebrate at the event

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MIRACLE ON MADISON To mark the opening of its New York City boutique on Madison Avenue, Bremont recently held an event featuring the America’s Cup trophy, called the Auld Mug. Members of ORACLE Team USA, the defending champions of America’s Cup, attended as three new watches were introduced to commemorate Bremont as the official timing partner of both the America’s Cup and the ORACLE Team USA. The Mug has had a storied history in New York. Because the United States won the Cup from 1851 to 1983, it was in residence at the New York Yacht Club for 132 consecutive years. For the past five years, the trophy has been kept in San Francisco. Bremont is extremely proud of its partnership with America’s Cup. –Tom Whitlock bremont.com

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INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT Two seemingly different businesses and their leaders have come together to create the Big Bang Unico Italia Independent timepiece and its pair of matching glasses. Those two men are Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot, and Lapo Elkann, president of Italia Independent, an Italian design firm. The Unico movement, made up of 330 individually hand-assembled components, was designed and developed within Hublotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacture. Its construction allows the addition of supplementary functions - the Unico movement can be fitted with other complications and modules, such as a flyback chrongraph, GMT or bi-retrograde chronograph. Both the timepiece and the glasses are coated with Texalium, a fiberglass-based fabric that has a proprietary finish and a thin coating of aluminum on the surface. hublot.com italiaindependent.com

ABOVE: Ricardo Guadaloupe and Lapo Elkann RIGHT: The Big Bang Unico Italia Independent watch

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CHOPARD APPLAUDS SPEED At the Le Mans 2015 on June 13 and 14, Chopard debuted its limited edition Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Jacky Ickx. The watch celebrates the legendary driver, who has won the race six times, four times in a Porsche. The timepiece features the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature on the back and his colors--blue, white and red--on the dial. The Le Mans 2015 is the 83rd-annual endurance-racing competition that lasts 24 hours and whose course is around the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, in France, at up to 340 kilometers, or some 210 miles, per hour. Porsche and its drivers have won the race 17 times--the most for any automobile manufacturer. Porsche drivers triumphed this year too: The winning team of drivers Nico Hulkenberg, Earl Bamber and Nick Tandy took first place in the LMP1 Porsche 919 Hybrid in front of more than 260,000 spectators. -Jenna Milliner-Waddell chopard.com ABOVE: The Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Jacky Ickx Edition LEFT: A scene from the 24-hour race

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POLO PARTY Piaget’s CEO Philippe Leopold-Metzger hosted a celebrated family of polo champions at the Piaget headquarters in Planles-Ouates, Switzerland. The fabulous four explored the Piaget manufacture, and observed first hand the discipline, attention to detail, and craftsmanship that Piaget has maintained throughout its history, dating back to 1874, when Georges Edouard Piaget founded his movement business. The Ellerstina Piaget polo team includes Argentinian brothers Gonzalito, Facundo, and Nicolas Pieres and their cousin Polito Pieres. Facundo Pieres was impressed with the common values that polo and watchmaking share. “The most important value that I share with the brand as an official ambassador is the perfection we are both seeking,” he observed, “it takes time, but with hard work and effort, perfection is achieved.” piaget.com

ABOVE: The Pieres players visit the manufacture RIGHT: The Piaget Polo Forty Five OPPOSITE: Facundo Pieres in action

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CALLING ALL JET SETTERS When thinking about premier ballet, you may want to see St. Peterberg’s Marinsky. When thinking about premier aerobatics, the ballet of the skies performed by a group of jet pilots, the Breitling Jet Team, the world’s largest professional civilian flight team, fills the bill. And when thinking about fine timepieces to complement aerobatics or any other activity you may choose, it’s undoubtedly the Breitling Jet Team American Tour Chronomat 44 timepiece, created to commemorate the team’s North American tour, a first. Matching the team in both power and style, this sturdy, sporty Breitling, in a limited edition of 500 pieces, exudes the Breitling Jet Team spirit. Mirroring the colors of the team’s L-39 C Albatros jets are the black steel case, black onyx dial and eye-catching yellow accents on the unidirectional rotating bezel. The team logo appears on the dial, while the transparent sapphire crystal caseback shows off the American Tour emblem in vivid colors with the limitededition numbering. The Chronomat 44 is intricately detailed and durable with water-resistance up to 660 feet, or 220 meters, and it has a calendar, ¼ of a second chronograph as well as 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. For straps, you have a choice of the Rubber Diver Pro or Ocean Racer. - Elana Spivack breitling.com

ABOVE: The Breitling Jet Team American Tour Chronomat 44 OPPOSITE: One of the team's L-39 C Albatross jets visits Times Square

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On June 18, 1815, the combined forces Duke of Wellington and Gebhard von Blücher led the Anglo-allied and Prussian army to victory over the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte and his French army in the Battle of Waterloo in present-day Belgium, thus ending over 20 years of war in Europe. Breguet has crafted timepieces for European potentates for centuries now, including Napoleon’s sister. Now, Breguet marks the bicentenary of this clash by acting as a major private sponsor of the conservation of the Hougoumont Farm, one of the last remaining historic sites of the battle and a representation of peace and stability in Europe. President and CEO of Breguet Marc A. Hayek, and HRH Prince Charles were among the prominent guests and European royalty who attended the inauguration of this landmark. The ceremony concluded with a symbolic handshake between the Duke of Wellington, Prince Blücher von Wahlstatt and Charles Bonaparte, Prince Napoleon. breguet.com RIGHT: The Breguet Number 178 travel clock BELOW: Prince Charles attends the event OPPOSITE: Marching on Hougoumont Farm

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DANIEL RIEDO The CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre on What Makes Him Tick.

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“Our watchmakers follow an upward progression in our manufacture. They learn from our most trained masters to themselves become mentors. The exchanges are continuous and fuel our creativity.” - Daniel Riedo our watches but these are only a few hints. There will be much more to it.” With clients all over the world, it can be quite challenging to develop timepieces that have universal appeal. “We are a global brand having clients all around the world shopping in our 78 boutiques,” Riedo details. “Although we find the markets to be changing faster than in the past, our sales remain strong. We are continuing to invest in the development of new designs, new watchmaking features and more. This is what we are known for and we will keep doing it in the months and years to come.

In recent years High Watchmaking has kept increasing its power of attraction. Luxury clients are looking to live more intensely but without conspicuous spending. Our Maison offers timepieces of unmatched history and content.” Some people might find the weight of history to add pressure, but for Riedo, it makes the job that much more pleasurable. “Jaeger-LeCoultre is such a wonderful challenge,” he says with a smile. “The Manufacture is among the inventors of modern timekeeping and each day we thrive to reinvent it and to perfect ourselves” Born in Switzerland, Riedo has been aware of watches since he was a young boy. “What I love about watches is the harmony between the mechanism, the function and the design,” he explains. “This is what makes a great watch an icon. A watch must tell a story and be an inspiration for the man or woman who wears it. My interest in watches came from the mechanisms that are so complex in search of perfection and from the dream that timepieces carry with them.” A great dream indeed. -Keith W. Strandberg

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An engineer by training with a degree in corporate management, Daniel Riedo joined Jaeger-LeCoultre in 2011 as Industrial Director, and was appointed to his current position in 2013. “Jaeger-LeCoultre is a 182 year old Manufacture and the brand’s inventiveness and heritage characterizes our Maison,” Riedo explains. “The level of independence we enjoy in our production facilities sets us apart from other brands who struggle to find suppliers for their parts - we don’t have this issue. In addition, with our range of timepieces, from simple models to the most extraordinary Hybris Mechanica, our watchmakers follow an upward progression in our manufacture. They learn from our most trained masters to themselves become mentors. The exchanges are continuous and fuel our creativity.” Riedo’s favorite collection is the Reverso. “Every day is a new adventure,” he says. One of my favorite recent projects is the 85th anniversary of our iconic Reverso watch, which we will celebrate in 2016,” Riedo says. “We have some very interesting surprises to present to our clients in the coming year, notably in terms of ladies’ designs and with some automatic movements to equip

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HAMDI CHATTI The Micro-Technical Engineer on His Fascination with Watches.

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travel,” says Chatti. “Everything we do is related to how we design our movements. One example is the Spin Time. It speaks about travel, it’s a serious movement and it’s playful at the same time. This surprises our customers, which is one of our goals.” Chatti focuses a great deal on the movements, and the acquisition of movement

“Timekeepers were invented more than 500 years ago, and they haven’t changed all that much, but they have changed the world.” —Hamdi Chatti maker La Fabrique du Temps has contributed greatly to the production of complicated timepieces. “Having our own movement manufacturer is key for us,” he says. “Ideas for new complications and movements, if they are not executed by watchmakers, remain a dream.” The Escale Timezone is Chatti’s favorite timepiece. “With this watch, you really have a part of Louis Vuitton on your wrist. This is

the watch I wear. We have more orders for this watch than we can deliver. “With Escale, I wanted a watch that spoke the language of Vuitton in every detail. The Vuitton trunks inspired the case shape, and I chose the special color scheme.” For Chatti, working with the right team is vital to success. “I don’t know whether I am successful or not, but it’s all about passion,” he says. “I need to make sure the people in the company share my passion.” The diversity of his job is something Chatti enjoys. “When I speak to designers in Paris and Switzerland one day, then two days later I am in Japan talking to our boutique salespeople, then a few days later I am in Capri, Italy, talking to a client about customizing a watch, it’s always about watches and jewelry, but it’s never the same,” he explains. Chatti has succeeded in making Louis Vuitton different from any other watch company, but he’s not done yet. “My mission is to establish Louis Vuitton as a serious player within this industry,” he says. “We are wellknown for so many things, but I want Louis Vuitton to be famous for watches and fine jewelry too.” -Keith W. Strandberg

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Hamdi Chatti, Vice President, Watch and Jewelry of Louis Vuitton, has watches in his DNA. “When you are born Swiss, as I was, you have many watches,” he says. “The watch I really remember and I still have is the first Swatch from 1982. My parents bought it for me on Swissair. I was the first one in my class to have it, so this was special for me. I could go to school and to the beach with that watch. It was cool and the perfect watch for me at the time. “I am a micro-technical engineer by trade, so I like little things that work together,” he continues. “Watches are the best because you can wear them every day. I am fascinated by watches: When you think about it, timekeepers were invented more than 500 years ago, and they haven’t changed all that much, but they have changed the world. Watches are one of the few things man can produce that change the way people live.” The name Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with luxury for more than a century. Its foray into watches is relatively recent in its 160-year history: It launched the Tambour collection in 2002. With Chatti at the helm, the company has approached its watch creation with the same dedication to excellence as its other products. “We design movements that are authentic to what we stand for, which is all about

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LANG LANG The Fabled Musician Shares His Passion for Time.

WATCH JOURNAL OPPOSITE: Lang Lang RIGHT: The Hublot Big Bang Carbon with baguette diamond bezel.

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Watching Lang Lang perform during a private concert in St. Tropez, I marveled at his presence on stage, his virtuosity and his ebullient smile. Lang Lang was dressed in black, perhaps to match the piano, while the rest of the lucky invited were in a variety of outfits – Jean-Claude Biver, head of LVMH Watch and Jewelry and the host of the evening, was in a white linen shirt, while many of the ladies present were wearing summer evening dresses.

The concert, played to about 50 people, was a short but fascinating mix of music styles:, a Mozart sonata, a Chinese creation called “Seaweed Dance”, followed by Cuban and Russian pieces, concluding with a highly

for me at each hotel,” he confirms, as he still has to practice every day. The challenging Liszt piece he played at the end of the St. Tropez concert is one he spent years perfecting early in his career, but he wanted to play it again, which meant six months of rigorous practice to get it back where he was happy with it. Lang Lang enjoys his working relationship with Hublot. “I love the design, the quality and the innovation in the making of watches,” he says. “For me, enjoying a fine watch is just like enjoying a great art work. I appreciate the many details of fine watches - the sharpness, intensity and beautiful characteristics” “There are a lot of similarities between music and timekeeping, as they are both about time, you know, music is an art about time,” he says. “My day is also so structured, with travel, practice and playing, I need a reliable timepiece to make sure I am where I am supposed to be throughout the day.” “I enjoy all the beautiful moments, both in music and life,” he says with that engaging smile. -Keith W. Strandberg

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“There are a lot of similarities between music and timekeeping, as they are both about time, you know, music is an art about time.” -Lang Lang

technical work by Franz Liszt. This last was particularly mesmerizing for the amount and difficulty of the finger work. When the performance was over, Lang Lang shared his experiences as a worldrenowned musician with me in his native language. “I started to play piano when I was three years old,” he says in clear, unaccented Mandarin. “My mother and father bought a piano, so I really had no choice in which instrument I played. But I loved playing the piano.” When he was five, he won first place at the Shenyang Piano Competition and was asked by his mother if there were any bigger, more challenging contests. “Like national contests?” she remembers asking. “Yes,” he replied without any hesitation. He and his mother then moved to Beijing for better instruction, and better competition. The secret to his success? “Having a clear goal, and practice, practice, practice,” he answers. “I love the piano. It’s a complete instrument.” As the most famous musician in China, Lang Lang spends most of his time traveling around the world. He has played in Carnegie Hall, at the Grammy Awards (with Metallica in 2014 and with Pharrell Williams in 2015), at the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics and for President Obama at a White House State Dinner. With such a schedule, he has “a Steinway piano waiting

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MICHAEL KORS Honorary Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Michael Kors

“I’ve been very fortunate in my life, and I think it’s important to use that good fortune for good.”

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When I was 16, I saved up all my money—I would draw caricatures at Sweet 16s and Bat Mitzvahs, and I even sold a few jean designs to my friend’s father’s company—and I bought my first watch-a Cartier Tank. I was always fashion-obsessed. My favorite watch is a black Bamford-customized Rolex. When it comes to luxury, nothing beats personalization and customization, because it becomes more than a purchase—it’s an experience. Of course, the Cartier Tank watch will always be special because it was one of my first truly luxurious purchases. Our Michael Kors Watch Hunger Stop watches are also very special to me because they’re a daily reminder that I’ve been able to use this platform I’ve been given to make a change in the world. For every one of these watches sold, we help the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) deliver 100 meals to children in need through their school meals program. We wanted the watches to look great, but we also wanted them to be conversation-starters and to help us spread our Watch Hunger Stop message around the world. Each year, we change up the design slightly—a different shape or different colors— but the details are the same. The face of the watch features a map of the world, and the back features the message 1 watch = 100 meals, along with my signature. This way, not only are our customers reminded every day when they put on the watch that they’ve helped contribute to a great cause, but it also becomes a topic of conversation. This year’s limited-edition watches are based on our popular Bradshaw watch and will be available in two different colors—black with silver hardware and an allgold version. I’ve been very fortunate in of my life, and I think it’s important to use that good fortune for good. I started on a smaller scale more than 20 years ago through a local New York organization called God’s Love We Deliver which prepares and delivers meals to people in need in the New York area. As I continued to travel the world, I saw the extent to which hunger is a global problem. But it’s also a solvable problem, and I’m a very results-oriented person. Watch Hunger Stop is focused on raising funds and awareness for the WFP in their work to create a world with zero hunger. - As told to Hyla Bauer

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OPPOSITE: Michael Kors, photographed by Inez van Lambsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin ABOVE: A look from the Fall 2015 collection NEAR RIGHT: a classic Cartier tank RIGHT: The Michael Kors Bradshaw World Food Program watch.

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ENRICO LIBANI CEO, Cesare Attolini North America

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of complications, but at the same time, it doesn’t look too complicated. I like to wear my Patek with sportier clothes and my Daytona with suits. It’s a little bit of the opposite of what the common wisdom would dictate in the sense of the Daytona: It’s a sportier watch but I like it more with suits, when I’m more formally dressed. I like the Patek when I’m wearing a sport jacket, because otherwise the Patek is too formal. At the end of the day, they are all toys we enjoy. There is not a meeting we have with our customers that the conversation doesn't very often touch upon watches. Yesterday one of our clients was wearing the 1958 or 1959 Rolex Submariner James Bond. Men don’t have much jewelry, and watches are something that captures their imaginations: Many of our clients are very passionate about their watches. It’s the artistry. The connection is the artistry of watchmaking, which we think is far more complex, of course, than the sewing and stitching of an Attolini jacket. I’m sure a watchmaker will say the same about us, so we complement each other.

Both are a labor of love and passion about quality and craftsmanship, which is the correlation, and we love that. I find that watchmaking is one of the most incredible crafts. It’s also one of the pure vertical operations of a company that starts with little particles and, at the end of the production line, results in an incredible machine, an incredible object that represents hours and hours and hours of painstaking, skilled labor. This is exactly the essence of what Cesare Attolini represents, and the passion we share with most of our clients is about celebrating craftsmanship. Watchmaking is definitely on our team. - As told to Hyla Bauer

OPPOSITE: Enrico Libani ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: A Rolex Daytona, Patek Philippe World Time, Rolex Submariner

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My first watch was my Rolex Daytona, which dates back a few years. And my Rolex Submariner steel came next. I was on vacation in St. Barts in 1989 way before it became a fashionable place. I used to go between Christmas and New Year’s. My wife bought it from a jewelry shop called Little Switzerland in St. Maarten and they brought in from St. Maarten and she surprised me with it for my birthday. It’s my newest watch, but nevertheless it dates back almost 25 years. When I go to the beach, it’s my favorite watch. It’s resilient, you can wear it in the water and you don’t have to leave it on the beach. Just keep it on your wrist, and if there are no barracudas around, you’re safe (apparently, the steel’s reflection in the water attracts barracudas). I really fell in love with my Patek Philippe World Time because I think it’s a good balance between a formal and sporty watch, and it has some complications to it. I think a Patek should have at least some complications since it’s one of the most important watchmakers, and their specialization certainly is complications. I believe that this is the threshold

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HAMILTON POWELL Founder and CEO, Crown & Caliber

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Powell not only collects watches, he wears them and thinks that’s one of the kicks of owning fine watches. “If you aren’t going to wear the watch and enjoy it, then it’s just not worth having,” he maintains. “Sometimes, we hold onto watches that were hard to get, but I think all of us should be turning our collection and buying new things. I don’t have a watch in my collection that I don’t wear. These days, I’m wearing my Zenith A385.” Powell’s love of fine watches led him to start his company in 2012, after working in finance. The company has grown 300 percent in the last year and now has 35 employees. It’s not surprising, that Powell has strong opinions about the Apple Watch, from its name (“An exceptional piece of technology, but it’s not a watch,” he says), to how he thinks it could dampen sales of both lower-priced brands, such as Citizen, Timex and Bulova, and even the more pricey watches from TAG Heuer, Oris and Tissot. “The Apple Watch could eat away at a bit of their business,” he says about the lower- and middlerange watch products. “There is no way that those watches can compete for real estate at that price point compared to the tech of the Apple Watch.” As for high-end watches and his favorite vintages, there’s no competition from Apple, Powell contends. “These are brands that have been around for hundreds of years and survived wars, depressions, recessions and more.” He maintains that due to their fine quality and dedicated collectors like him, they will continue to thrive. -Keith W. Strandberg

OPPOSITE: Hamilton Powell ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Lumen, Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Eight Days, IWC Portugieser Chronograph.

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With the first name of Hamilton, Hamilton Powell, the founder and CEO of pre-owned watch purveyor Crown & Caliber, was predestined to get into watches. Hamilton was a timepiece lover before he started the firm, but now he is a certified collector. “We wanted to make selling pre-owned timepieces more efficient, both for the buyers and the sellers,” he explains. “For sellers, we offer a service that makes it safe and profitable, and for buyers we offer a product that has been serviced and certified by our five watchmakers on staff. Every watch that comes in, we authenticate and put through a 45 point inspection. We will then service it and refinish and do everything we can do to make it like new.” “I’ve always loved watches,” Powell admits. “Growing up, my dad had a great Rolex DateJust that he wore for 30 years. I was a watch appreciator then, but I am a deeply passionate watch collector and enthusiast now." Powell is a fan of vintage watches. “I have been heavily influenced by the vintage community,” he continues. “I personally think the peak of artistic quality of watches was in the pre-quartz days, so I am naturally attracted to watches from the 1950s – 1970s. I like to collect based on brand and movement.” Among his favorites are vintage Heuers and Zeniths (he owns an A385 and A386) and Seafarers (he has one of those, too). Powell is in the market now for a Dodane Type 20 and a Breguet. “There were so many exciting things going on [then],” he adds, “and the watches reflected that excitement.”

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POLO BAR Ralph Lauren makes a star-studded debut in Midtown.

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By Elizabeth Ughetta Even in a city known for its vexatious restaurant reservations, Polo Bar redefines the meaning of “hard door.” Tucked behind the brand’s Fifth Avenue flagship, Ralph Lauren’s first New York culinary venture is the newest in a long line of celeb hangouts du jour that includes famed spots like 21 Club and Michael’s. On any given night the A-List works the low-lit dining room: Kanye West and Ralph Lauren posing for selfies; Woody Allen chatting with Barbara Walters; Rihanna ensconsed in a corner table next to gal-pal Naomi Campbell. Like its elite clientele, the restaurant’s equestrian theme is in full force. The upstairs lounge looks like a place Don Draper would tip back at, with its long oak-and-brass bar which serves fried olives and timeless cocktails—Vesper martini, white Negroni—in etched glassware, a mural inspired by Henry Koehler’s painting Polo at Deauville (the original hangs downstairs), and vintage English riding trophies. The aesthetic of the subterranean space feels like the designer’s catalogue come to life, from the billiard-green walls festooned with horse prints to the Lauren-designed staff uniforms to prop leather saddles and polo mallets. There’s even a homey fireplace and leather armchair in the mahogany reception area. Not everything is over the top, however, as the clubby comfort food is noticeably unfussy. Expect well-executed classics such as corned beef and Swiss on rye, chicken paillard, and the signature bacon cheeseburger made with beef from Lauren’s Colorado ranch. Also on the menu? Good, oldfashioned extravagance. ralphlauren.com RIGHT AND BELOW: The restaurant's cozy fireplace and wood-paneled dining room.

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EXCELSIOR HOTEL GALLIA A Historic Property is Reborn in Milan.

BELOW: The view from the rooftop restaurant; the hotel's historic facade. EXCELSIOR HOTEL GALLIA 9 Piazza Duca D’Aosta, Milan, Italy

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This is, without question, the year of Milan. The 2015 Expo Milano assured the global spotlight would shine on Italy’s style capital, bringing with it an expected 20 million visitors before the fête—a confluence of design, art, food, and fashion—ends its run on October 31. On the culture front, two big debuts made waves; the Museo delle Culture in the former Ansaldo factory, and Fondazione Prada, a new Rem Koolhaas-designed arts center that was once a distillery. Fresh off a $110 million renovation, the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, which was built in 1932, re-opened into a red-hot hotel scene (the Mandarin Oriental and Me Milan il Duca arrived this summer) in May. The Belle Époque building in Stazione Centrale was given a nuts-to-bolts update by Studio Marco Piva, who added a glass-and-steel modern wing and curated the 500-work art collection. The 182 rooms have a contemporary aesthetic, while many of the 53 suites are outfitted with vintage furniture pieces by famous Milanese designers like Giò Ponti and Vico Magistretti. New this month: the 7th-floor Terrazza Gallia restaurant led by Enrico and Roberto Cerea, the chefs who earned a world-class reputation at their family’s threeMichelin-starred Da Vittorio. excelsiorhotelgallia.com

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DAR AHLAM

Five hours from Marrakesh, a stylish hideaway has become a go-to for European sybarites.

OPPOSITE: An airy guest room BELOW: A view of the hotel's expansive pool DAR AHLAM Palmeraie de Skoura, Province de Ouarzazate, Morocco

With a cult pastry shop and designer boutique under his belt, Thierry Teyssier did what any stylish Parisian would do—head to Morocco. He opened the doors to Dar Ahlam in a 19th-century Kasbah in Ouarzazate, a small hamlet on the road from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara known as the “door to the desert.” Flying the Relais & Chateaux banner, the hotel’s 13 individually designed suites and two-bedroom villa are fashioned with traditional Tadelakt walls, bamboo-and-olivewood ceilings, and wood-burning fireplaces. An international flavor permeates each room, from Indian artworks to Italian wool carpets to Moroccan cashmere shawls for chilly nights. Teyssier revived the public spaces to create the ultimate oasis. Breakfasts include pomegranates grown on-site and crepes made by Paris pâtissier Pierre Herme, which are served next to the sleek pool. The meticulously manicured gardens with almond trees were done by Louis Benech, the landscape architect behind the renovations of Tuileries and the Water Theatre grove at Versailles. A solarium and hammam are highlights at the spa. The pièce de résistance, however, is the Dar Ahlam Nomade tented camp, set among the cinnamon-hued dunes of the Sahara desert near the Algerian border. Here, guests take tea on kilim-covered cushions and dine on authentic tangia meat stews at candle-lit dinners under the stars; all in one of the most exotic settings in the world. relaisandchateaux.com

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TESLA MOTORS Price Upon Request (888) 518-3752 teslamotors.com

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FLY LIKE A BIRD Electrifying the roads once again is Tesla Motors with their Roadster 2.5. Several new features innovate this model. Extra vents top off front wheels and a restyled rear diffuser is in back. Sound insulation and linings in the fenders keep the cockpit quiet. A new fascia and grille opening grace the front. ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO Able to achieve 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, (though the Model S is said to be faster), the Roadster 2.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 300 horsepower make this hot-rod a smooth ride. You and a friend can

quickly, and comfortably, head out in this coupe with all your gear in tow. EMPOWERED DRIVE The zero-emissions Roadster, built for efficiency, reaches 245 miles per charge.

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LOUIS VUITTON $3,600 (866) VUITTON louisvuitton.com

READY TO GO Louis Vuitton’s V Line Start bag in camel leather fuses practicality with style. Louis Vuitton excellence in leathercrafting dates back to 1854. This modern-day keepall will take you from the office to the gym or away for the weekend in style. ZIPPED UP A steel double zipper ensures the security of your belongings, whlie a zippered outside pocket allows easy accessibility on the go. The fully lined interior features

a zippered pocket and two ﬂat pockets to facilitate organization. BRAVING THE ELEMENTS The bag’s calfskin leather exterior is water-resistant in case of a sudden downpour. The shoulder strap is fully adjustable for hands-free navigating, and detachable for a sleeker, more polished look.

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FRATELLI ROSSETTI $760 (212) 888-5107 fratellirossetti.com

A FAMILY AFFAIR Fratelli Rossetti was founded in 1953, by Renzo Rossetti in the wake of the second world war. As his company grew from a one-man workshop to a full-ﬂedged manufacture, Renzo’s children were often observed running the halls of the family-owned business. TRADITION REDEFINED By the 1980’s, Renzo’s sons Diego, Dario, and Luca joined their father in business, and the company’s moniker, Fratelli Rossetti, (Italian for Rossetti brothers) was coined.

SUITED AND BOOTED Fratelli Rossetti’s Magenta ankle boot is a versatile style that will equally compliment a business suit and a pair of jeans. The boot’s classic style is the result of painstaking work to simplify the design to its essential elements achieving the perfect form.

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PRADA $1,590 (212) 664-0010

GET A GRIP Prada’s tartan-print leather and nylon portfolio, part of the brand’s Fall 2015 collection for men, is a sleek way to carry business documents in style.

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ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP Prada was founded in 1913 by brothers Mario and Martino Prada, as a leathergoods shop in Milan, Italy. The company’s creative director, Miuccia Prada, is Mario’s granddaughter and has been at the design helm of the company since 1978.

EXPANSION PLAN Since 1978, Miuccia Prada has expanded the company’s offerings to include men’s and women’s accessories, luggage, and clothing. The brand operates boutiques worldwide.

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PORSCHE DESIGN Price Upon Request (212) 475-0747 porsche-design.com

GOLD STANDARD The Porsche Design Limited Edition Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;3135 fountain pen is crafted from a single piece of solid 14 karat gold, finished with an 18 karat gold nib. Limited to just 11 pieces worldwide, the pen expresses a timeless, purist design. EXCLUSIVE ENGINEERING The filling mechanism is concealed in the shaft, which is finished with a 14 karat gold coating. Upon applying gentle pressure and unscrewing

the endpiece, the mechanism can be removed and filled with ink. MADE IN AUSTRIA The Porsche Design brand was established in 1972 by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. All Porsche Design products are created in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio in Zell am See, Austria, allowing for the highest standard of quality.

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GEORG JENSEN $275 (800) 546-5253 georgjensen.com

CUE THE FLUTES Danish designer Philip Bro Ludvigsen brings form and functionality to a stunning conclusion with the Legacy Collection and specifically in this pair of elegant ﬂuted candlesticks, created in polished stainless steel. CLASSIC YET MODERN Ludvigsen’s idea was to create modern home pieces that preserved the Georg Jensen tradition and also showcase the gorgeous shapes and shiny surfaces that mirror their surroundings. Inspiration for the shapes come from such decorative icons as Moscow’s St. Basil’s Cathedral, a well-

known house of worship with signature onion domes of different colors that appear to spin, and the vast Jensen archives, notes the designer. TWO HEIGHTS To accommodate various locations and moods within the home, the set comes in both high and low versions.

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MB&F $20,000 +41-22-786-36-18 mbandf.com

WINGED BEAUTY Plato wrote that music gives wings to the mind. To mark its 10th anniversary, watchmaker Max Busser of MB&F has given wings to his latest offering, MusicMachine 3, a music box that plays melodies from Star Wars, The Godfather and other iconic films. SOARING IN SPACE The high-tech high-performing machine looks like a spaceship you might imagine gliding through the galaxies. In fact, it was designed to emulate the Star Wars TIE fighter. Small enough to fit on a table, it was engineered

and made by Reuge, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only remaining luxury music-box manufacturer, in collaboration with JMC Lutherie, makers of premier guitars. PREMIER SOUND The boxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lateral wings enable the transmission of sound vibrations from the twin movements to the naturally amplifying resonant base. The MusicMachine 3 is a limited edition of 99 pieces, 33 each in finishes of white, black and chrome.

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SAMSUNG Price Upon Request (800) 726-7864

CURVES AHEAD The new Yves Behar-designed Samsung UN82S9W SUHD TV is not just a beautiful object, its 21:9 aspect ratio assures an ultra-sharp picture quality for the viewer.

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MINIMALIST MOVEMENT The sleek curves and ultra thin profile of the TV reflect the design philosophy behind Behar’s award-winning design firm, Fuseproject, combined with Samsung’s latest technical advances.

IMMERSE YOURSELF The curve of the screen, with a radius of 4200mm, acts to surround the viewer with a panoramic view and superlative sound, while the large-screen format allows most movies to be watched in fullscreen without the usual letterbox at the top and bottom of the display.

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BUBEN & ZORWEG Price Upon Request +43(0)3685-224-80 buben-zorweg.com

A LUXE WATCHWINDER It holds five watches and is topped with its own opendial tourbillon clock. It is Agartos, created by the German firm Buben & Zorweg, which for 20 years has been designing and producing bespoke objects and interiors to exhibit watches, jewelry, art and collectibles for private residences, yachts and palaces. ATTENTION TO DETAIL Creating the watch winder, made of an aluminum chassis and coated with a high-gloss piano lacquer, involved 4,000 hours of development and 10 world-class craft,

design and technology experts. The team also used fiveaxel CNC machines and 3-D printing technology to bring the design to fruition. A SECURE WAVE To maintain security, the owner slides his or her hands across a designated place on Agartos, and sensor technology triggers the opening and closing of its doors.

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CO-MOTION from $7,145 (866) 282-6336 co-motion.com

TRADITION OF INVENTION Co-Motion continues its tradition of elegance and innovation with the Equator Co-Pilot. The company, founded in 1988, is based in Oregon, and each bicycle is made in the USA and created by hand. DOUBLE TIME The bicycle-built for two is game for serious riding. Its hand-built frame is constructed of steel tubing, and it is

fitted with dual disc brakes and a 14-speed shifter. Serious comfort is achieved in the handmade Selle Italia Nekkar and Lady Flow saddles. MAKE IT YOUR OWN The bike is customizable with a large selection of color and accessory options. Paint finishes include pearlescents, metallics, and fades, the version featured is painted robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s egg blue.

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NIKE $150 (800) 806-6453 nike.com

NIGHT VISION The new Nike Ordem Hi-Vis ball was recently created for the winter season of three of the largest football leagues in Europe - Barclays Premier League, Serie A TIM, and La Liga BBVA. All of Nike’s innovation and research have combined to create the most aerodynamic ball the company has created to date. FLIGHT CONTROL New Fuse-Welded panels offer optimal touch and un

precedented control of the ball’s flight with new aero dynemic AEROW TRAC grooves. MADE TO WIN The surface of the soccer ball is coated with Nike’s RaDaR (Rapid Decision and Response) technology, which creates a flickering effect as the ball rotates, making it easier for players to see the ball in their peripheral vision.

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MIKIMOTO Price Upon Request (800) 223-4008 mikimoto.com

ONE OF A KIND Mikimotoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Hyacinthia necklace is part of their high jewelry collection, a unique piece made from an extraordinary 22mm baroque pearl suspended from asymetrical vines made of diamonds. TANTALIZING TANZANITE The unique baroque pearl is accented with a tumbled luminescent tanzanite weighing 33.57 carats, and a 2.14 carat pink sapphire, its colors inspired by the colors of the ďŹ&#x201A;ower. The necklace evokes a fairytale-like aura, with the play of the precious stones creating a romantic quality.

FAMILY HISTORY Company founder Kochiki Mikimoto was the first person to develop a technique for cultivating pearls in 1893, and the technique is still used today.

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PIAGET Price Upon Request (877) 874-2438 piaget.com

PEACOCK COLORS One of the most evocative color combinations found in nature is that of a peacockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feathers fully spread. The luscious greens and blues on the male bird are mimicked artfully in this 18-karat white-gold cuff from the new collection Secrets & Lightsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Mythical Journey by Piaget. ARM CANDY The cuff features a jewel-encrusted circular design that combines one cushion-cut 3.46 carat emerald, eight marquise-cut emeralds totaling 4.80 carats, marquise-cut

blue sapphires totaling 7.66 carats, and 10 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.08 carats, highlighting the exquisite feather marquetry. THE ANCIENT SILK ROUTE In creating the Secrets & Light collection, Piaget celebrates the dazzling mysterious plays of light, inspired by two legendary cities on the Silk Route: romantic Venice and Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, the main crossroad between the East and West along the 4,000-mile route.

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND from $139,000 (212)752-7755 hollandandholland.com

ACTION PACKED The Royal over & under shotgun by Holland & Holland harkens back to Henry Holland’s “Royal” action patent in 1883. Its sidelock action is one of the most successful of all time. Usually found in side-by-side shotguns and rifles, the Royal action was recently employed by Holland & Holland for its over and under guns. DOUBLE H Harris Holland started in the tobacco business in London’s Holborn district. He soon became a shooting enthusiast and his experiences prompted his interest in

gunmaking. Harris’ nephew Henry joined the company in 1876 and the name Holland & Holland came into being. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Each Holland & Holland gun is handcrafted in the UK. Its historic factory in Kensal Green, West London, has been in continuous use since 1888. Custom guns are also available, and involving 1400 man hours and taking about 14 months to complete.

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